Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: September 24, 2010 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
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Mixed or average reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
10
Negative:
3
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63
Boston GlobeTom Russo
The result is sometimes charming and always visually astonishing. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyJeff Labrecque
Director Zack Snyder (300) has crafted the rare 3-D eyegasm that's worth the premium ticket price. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesBetsy Sharkey
There's a confusion that you can sense as well, with the film pulled between its light and dark sides just as the owls struggle with forces of good and evil. That hesitation keeps "Guardians" from reaching the deep, emotionally rich center that confers greatness in the animation world. Read full review
63
Orlando SentinelRoger Moore
A gorgeously animated combat fantasy - "The Lord of the Rings" meets "Happy Feet." Read full review
63
Philadelphia InquirerCarrie Rickey
The movie is beautiful but, for one unfamiliar with the source material, confusing. I needed an owl scorecard. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Stephen Cole
A splendid adventure sure to thrill children and fantasy buffs, while leaving everyone else passably entertained. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterStephen Farber
This picture sometimes rivals "Avatar" in its spectacular landscapes and thrilling flying sequences, but of course it won't come anywhere near those megagrosses, and it's too scary to be wholeheartedly embraced by children. Read full review
75
USA TodayScott Bowles
The film is surprisingly deft and entertains at both the adult and juvenile levels. If something in Guardians catches your eye, trust your gizzard. Read full review
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